Expert Legal Support for Australia’s Mining & Resources Sector

Australia’s mining and resources industry operates in a complex legal and regulatory environment. From initial exploration to production and marketing, having expert legal guidance is critical to managing risk and ensuring project success. Lewis & May provides strategic advice to exploration and mining companies at every stage of the project lifecycle.

Our lawyers assist with a wide range of mining and resources matters, including:

• Project Agreements: Drafting and negotiating key commercial agreements, including joint ventures, farm-ins, and royalty agreements.
• Regulatory & Environmental Compliance: Advising on state and federal environmental assessment processes, permitting, and ongoing compliance to manage your project’s legal risk.
• Corporate & Commercial: Assisting with corporate structuring, project financing, and other commercial transactions specific to the resources sector.
• Dispute Resolution: Providing formidable representation in commercial disputes related to your mining operations.